Taxation of Intangibles Prompts Statewide Vote
In a detailed urging, the Grafton Sentinel promotes a constitutional amendment to classify intangible securities for taxation at a lower rate to aid industrial finance. It argues such a tax boost to investors spurs rail and factory funding, lowers burden on bonds, and benefits workers, while contrasting current high taxes on intangible assets. The piece also endorses a separate budget amendment, advocating restoring the governor as budget officer to curb expenditures and secure state finances.
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Pete Javernee Wall
Mm Ie
Uch
Virginia
Citigins
Commonwealth
Justty
Tate
Inventora
Tygart Valley Glass Co
Graz
Jptate
Industria
Tygarts
Valley Glass Company
Elkins Review
James W. Weir
J. J. Cornwell
John J. Cornwell
House of Delegates
Senate
State Elective Officers Budget Commission
Ible
Budget Commission
Tax Commission
Burdett enters race for circuit court clerk in Republican primary
The announcement introduces Jr. Burdett as the Republican candidate for circuit court clerk in Taylor County. He has six years as deputy clerk, followed his father’s term, and is a qualified attorney and member of the Taylor County Bar. Citizens are urged to support continuity in this office.
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Burdett
Jr. Burdett
Jardett
Taylor County
Taylor County Eyes Quick Start on Fairmont Grafton Pike
Community leaders report progress on two major highways, the Fairmont Grafton Pike and the Thornton Independent road, with construction likely to begin soon. Governor’s suggestions urge swift right of way actions and renewed county effort to fund hard surfacing on the Taylor County end, benefiting northern regions and Marion neighbors dependent on improved roads.
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Fairmont-Grafton
Creek Valley
Ron
Charleston
Fairmont Road
County Cours
Fairmont Pike
State Road Commission
Taylor County
Fairmont
Getting’ DeleGation Hails Graf ton Fairmont Pike Bid Hope
A civic delegation of Fen representatives traveled to Charleston on Tuesday to watch the Graf ton Fairmont pike bidding. They report strong assurances that work will begin soon and a signed contract will follow within the week. Taylor county was well represented, with County citizens united in praise for the governor and state road commission for advancing the arterial highway toward early completion.
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Fen
Charleston
Grafton-Fairmont Pike
Taylor County
State Nghway
Immediate action urged on Thornton Independence road
The speaker emphasizes finishing the Thornton Independence road up the creek to link upper Monongahela Valley with the Pennsylvania line. This next major step follows the completion of existing road improvements and is deemed essential for progress, with focus on ensuring the road is in good shape for fall and winter use.
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Monongahela Valley
Pennsylvania Line
Tovle
Thornto Independence Road
Creel
Light on the Moro problem bill in Congress
A bill from Representative Robert L Bacon proposes creating a Moro province in Mindanao Basilan Palawan and the Sulu Archipelago with separate administration under the American flag. It argues Moros seek protection not independence while detailing historical tensions between Moros and Filipino rule and suggesting Governor General Leonard Wood may favor addressing Moro demands.
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Congress
Robert L. Bacon
Philippines
United States
Mindanao
Basilan
Palawan
Sulu Archipelaq
Spain
Washington
Manila
Moro Constabulary
Leonard Wood
Wood
Flag waving on July 4 boosts national pride
A fragmented note recalls flag waving on Independence Day, praising sincere, correct display. In New York a rich woman was arrested for cutting a tenant’s flag strip after a dispute over front‑of‑restaurant decorations, claiming she meant no desecration. The incident underscores patriotic sentiment and controversy over public displays.
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New York
Second Avenues
Cyworld
New Yorkes
Laughlin Seen as Possible West Virginia Governor Hope
Local circles discuss Hon. George A. Laughlin as a Republican gubernatorial candidate for 1928. While editor of The Telegraph he supported prohibition and funded Anti-Saloon League efforts, with strong West Virginia ties and noted political contacts from his Washington coverage. He is reportedly traveling in Africa recovering from illness and could be receptive to a pro prohibition party push upon return.
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Pennsylvania
Maryland
Ohio
West Virginia
Laughlin
The
Telegraph
House
Anti-Saloon League
Unis
Africa
Congress
Washington
National
Touring Spreads as American Summer Sport
A 1926 season overview celebrates touring as the great American pastime. From tin can tourists to limousine parties, road travel reshapes homesteads and urban life with camping sites and farmhouse stays becoming income sources for locals. May popularity grows, helping many while harming none.
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Tun Slort
King the Mighty
Peril on Rural Highways Endangers Pedestrians
Gazette Times warns sidewalks and traffic controls are needed on rural highways after a Sharp road incident in O’Hara township where five women faced danger. one woman was struck and dragged unconscious as a motorist sped away, highlighting drivers’ contempt for pedestrians and demands for safer rural road conditions.
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O'Hara
Atso
Sidewalks Urged for Rural Allegany County Roads
The excerpt urges traffic control on rural highways where sidewalks are absent and pedestrians must rely on agility to avoid harm. It stresses universal enforcement to protect people afoot.
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Allegheny County
The Land of Conventions and American Society
The article argues that the United States hosts many conventions yearly, about 10,009 events averaging three days with 5,000,000 attendees. It claims conventions boost efficiency, creativity, standards, and cross-community ties, personal growth, and humane professional relations through shared practice and ideas.
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United States
Walter A. Wood Nominated for County Superintendent
Walter A. Wood, a lifelong resident of the Fetterman district, is presented as a Republican nominee for county superintendent of schools. A long-time rural teacher educated at Grafton High, Fairmont State Normal, and Army school programs in Paris, he has about twenty years of experience across rural and graded schools. He served as a non-commissioned officer in the U S Expeditionary Forces and taught soldier boys in Paris during overseas duty.
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Walter A. Wood
Wood
Fetterman
Wickwire
Grafton High School
Fairmont
Locals Rout Giants In Weekend Baseball Series Wins
The National Limiteds of Graftan beat the Fairmont Colored Giants 16 to 7 on Saturday and 15 to 1 on Sunday near Weston. Pepper and Moseby homered, with A J Pepper also among the bats as Dabney started for the visitors and Stephenson closed out the first game.
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Eveellent
Manning
National Limiteds of Graftan
Fairmont Colored Giants
Saurday
Jackson's Mil
Weston
Tepper Boyy
Sneap
Giants
Peppers
Moore
Wiliams
Moseby
Pepper
A. J. Pepper
Bill Dabney
Leapuer
Stephenson
Eline
Moxeny
Short Ston
Hickman
Springer Announces Candidacy for House of Delegates
John A. Springer of Flemington West Virginia declares his candidacy for the House of Delegates as a Republican. He seeks the support of all Republicans in Taylor County ahead of the August 1926 election date.
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House of Delegates
Taylor County
John A. Springer
Flemington
W. Va
Giants and Grafton split as Hickman stars with five safeties
In a nine inning clash, Hickman led the Giants with five safeties while Tracy and Williams added three apiece. Moseby and Pepper homered, and Watson worked the mound for Grafton in a game that featured solid defense and timely hits. The box score shows Grafton narrowly winning one and the Giants taking the other in a doubleheader.
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Invaders
Hickman
Tracy
Williams
Watson
Nhe Hall
Barfer
Jhereby
Lewis
Dacy
Fields
Ber
House of Delegat
Repul jyStephensoni
Ean
Dalton
Dabney
James C.holt
Grafton
HOO AE
Explosion aboard Constitution kills man and injures five
An unidentified man was killed and five others injured, two seriously, when a cannon exploded aboard the frigate Constitution during a battle scene off Avalon California while filming the story Old Iron Sides. Six men were on the ship’s rigging as the blast toppled two large masts, flinging crew to the deck.
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Avalon
Santa Catalina Island
Cal
Resolution condemns Britain's Palestine policy at Zionist convention
The Zionist Organization of America delegates debated Carl Sherman’s resolution criticizing Great Britain's administration of the Palestine mandate. It calls for aid to Jewish settlement on crown lands, budget balance in favor of Jews, and rapid execution of projects including a modern Haifa harbor, plus urging immigration policy changes.
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Hafia
Pune Paneh Immigration
Payne announces for County Clerk on Republican ticket
Chas H Payne files to seek the Republican nomination for County Clerk of Taylor County. He asks Republican voters for support in the primary on August 3 1928.
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Taylor County
Chas. H. Payne
Ross seeks county commissioner nomination in West Virginia
John M. Ross of Flemington West Virginia files as a Republican candidate for the county court commissioner nomination in Taylor County. He states the term begins January 1 1927 and ends December 31 198. He asks for the support of all voters in the August 4 1926 primary election.
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Taylor County
John M. Ross Tlemington
West Virginia
Candidacy Announcements For County Superintendent And Circuit Clerk
A county official announces re election bid for County Superintendent of Schools subject to Republican voters in August. Another notice invites support for Wilford H Pilson seeking Republican nomination for Circuit Clerk with primary on August 3 1926.
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Lhereby
Taylor County
Republican tickets seek renomination for County Clerk
Frank Bennett announces reelection bid for County Clerk on the Republican ticket but says he cannot meet all voters. He thanks supporters and promises best service if chosen again. T. B. Carrico announces candidacy for member of the House of Delegates subject to Republican primary on August 3, 1926.
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Frank Bennett
House of Delegates
T. B. Carrico
Brown Announces Democratic Candidacy for County Clerk
The candidate announces self for the Democrat nomination for Clerk of the County Court in Taylor County. He seeks the support of Democratic voters in the primary on August 3, 1926.
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Taylor County
Brown
Local Republican ticket proclamations and cemetery meeting notice
A clerk and county superintendent nomination notices appear for Republican candidates J Burdett and another candidate. A Simpson Cemetery meeting is announced at Simpson Baptist Church to hire a sexton, set for Saturday evening with interested persons urged to attend.
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Simpson Cemetery
Simpson Baptist Church
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Croue
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Nominekman
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Pr Mpore
Hamrick
Hefner
Thomas W. Brchard
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G. Pepper
L. Pepper
Henry Shields
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Moran and Matthews
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Ellington
Wilson
Armstead
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British Mandate
U. S
Wilford H. Pilson
Emeurr
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